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Akash Paun
Programme Director
Akash's recent work
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English devolution
What is the history of English devolution? How much of England has devolution? Which powers are devolved?
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Six things we learned from the May 2024 local and mayoral elections
IfG experts analyse the results of the local and mayoral elections.
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Shona Robison
Shona Robison reflects on transforming the health and care system, getting government out of its silos and delivering the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Ieuan Wyn Jones
Ieuan Wyn Jones reflects on leading Plaid Cymru into government for the first time.
Scottish independence
How could a second referendum on Scottish independence happen?
Andy Kerr
Andy Kerr reflects on making tricky spending decisions, trying to reform a “dysfunctional” health system and implementing the smoking ban.
Alex Neil
Alex Neil reflects on civil service advice, preparing to take on social security powers and attempts to modernise the health system.
Alun Michael
Alun Michael reflects on the first year of devolution to Wales, the importance of joining up policies at the local level and his time in government.
Andrew Davies
Andrew Davies was interviewed on 13 September 2018 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Jane Hutt
Jane Hutt talks about taking responsibility for crises as Health Minister and striking deals with opposition parties as Chief Whip.
Saving the Union from Brexit will require bold thinking about the constitution
Te UK and Scottish Governments are divided by a deep gulf in their understanding of the constitution.